TERREPOWER 3838 starter for the 1983-1984 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.8L, the 1984-1985 Impala V8 5.0L, the 1985 Impala V6 4.3L and other vehicles turns the engine over so it can start. This remanufactured starter motor is designed for dependability and reliability throughout the service life of the vehicle.
- Remanufactured starter motor built for dependability and reliability over the vehicle's service life
- Wound field direct drive design rated 1.4 kW at 12 V DC
- Nine teeth, with clockwise (right) rotation
- Solenoid attached and starter drive included
- Closed nose cone, with mounting shims included
Quick facts
- Part: TERREPOWER 3838 starter
- Fits: the 1983-1984 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.8L, the 1984-1985 Impala V8 5.0L, the 1985 Impala V6 4.3L and other vehicles
- Condition: Remanufactured
A starter that cranks slowly, clicks without turning the engine or grinds as it engages can be worn. Before you replace the starter, rule out a weak battery or loose, corroded cable connections, which can also leave the engine slow to crank or silent.
Fits
The vehicles it fits include the 1983 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.8L. This is also a Camaro starter for the 1985-1990 Chevrolet Camaro V8 5.0L and the 1987-1992 Camaro V8 5.7L. Owners of other cars can find theirs in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Power rating: 1.4 kW
- Voltage: 12 V DC
- Tooth quantity: 9
- Rotation direction: clockwise (right)
- Nose cone type: closed nose
Build and materials
- Design: wound field direct drive
- Solenoid: attached
- Starter drive: included
- Mounting shims: included
- Mounting bolts: not included
- Condition: remanufactured
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
This listing holds one starter, and each vehicle takes one. It comes with the starter drive and mounting shims. Mounting bolts are not included, so plan on new bolts rather than reusing the old ones.
Interchange: 10455300 · 10496871 · 19136189 · 1988711 · 1998234 · 1998235 · 1998400 · 1998435 · 1998452 · 1998467 · 1998557 · 1998564 · 1998577 · 1998580 · 1998591
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
10455300, 10496871, 19136189, 1988711, 1998234, 1998235, 1998400, 1998435, 1998452, 1998467, 1998557, 1998564, 1998577, 1998580, 1998591
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work as a Chevy Malibu starter on a 1983 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.8L?
Yes. TERREPOWER 3838 fits the 1983 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.8L, and the car takes one starter. Owners of other cars can find theirs in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this a Chevy Impala starter for a 1985 Chevrolet Impala V6 4.3L?
Yes. TERREPOWER 3838 fits the 1985 Chevrolet Impala V6 4.3L, the 1983-1984 Impala V6 3.8L and the 1984-1985 Impala V8 5.0L.
Which way does this starter rotate, and how many teeth does it have?
It rotates clockwise (right) and has 9 teeth. It is a 12-volt DC wound field direct drive starter rated at 1.4 kW.
Does this remanufactured starter come with mounting bolts?
No. The starter drive and mounting shims are included and the solenoid is attached, but mounting bolts are not included.
Does the TERREPOWER 3838 starter replace number 10455300?
Yes. 10455300 is one of the numbers on the Interchange line, so TERREPOWER 3838 replaces it.
